Accounting Manager – Pet Partners (Hybrid - In-office Bellevue, WA / Remote)

About Us

Pet Partners mission is to improve human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. At Pet Partners, we believe that the human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that positively influences the health and well-being of both. We are motivated by connection, compassion, and a commitment to sharing this meaningful bond with everyone who can benefit from time spent with an animal.

More than forty years since the organization’s inception, the science that proves these benefits has become indisputable. Today, Pet Partners is the nation’s largest and most prestigious nonprofit registering handlers of multiple species as volunteer therapy animal teams providing animal-assisted interventions (AAI). Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program represents the best that the field of AAI has to offer. Thousands of registered Pet Partners teams interact with a wide variety of clients, making make more than 3 million visits per year in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, airports and at employee wellness events. Pet Partners also advocates for legislation that promotes human health and well-being through its grassroots advocacy program and educates handlers and the public about the positive impact of AAI.

Rewarding Impact Opportunity – Join the Pet Partners Staff Team and make a big difference!

Pet Partners is a national non-profit leader that supports thousands of therapy animal teams who are specially trained to lovingly share the healing power of pets with people in need. We are currently seeking a skilled Accounting Manager who will be responsible for assisting in administering all aspects of the accounting function, including revenue, AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, and month end close for the organization and related entity. Responsibilities include processing daily accounting transactions, creating journal entries, maintaining schedules and supporting calculations, performing month-end reconciliations, and investigating variances in accounts to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. This position may be required to perform some of the same duties for the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP). In addition, this position will assist in coordinating year-end activities including the annual audit and 990 preparation. Additional responsibilities include assisting in preparation of supporting audit schedules, expense allocations, footnote and disclosure research and support, variance analysis, relevant research and analysis.

As an inclusive workplace, we welcome varied perspectives and experiences which help us strengthen our impact. If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply if you share Pet Partners’ values and support our mission.

Pet Partners Headquarters is located in Bellevue, WA. The Accounting Manager is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position working in-office 2-3 days/week during training and a 90-day probationary period, with the other days at employee’s discretion of in-office or at home. Following successful completion of training, in-office time may be reduced to on average, one day/week.

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Three plus years of experience in accounting.
• Desire to work in a non-profit required.
• Experience with project accounting a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills required; proficiency with Sage Intact preferred or other accounting software required.
• Experience with CRM (Salesforce) preferred.
• Ability to adopt new project management and relationship management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, expectations, and workload.
• Must be a detailed self-starter and experienced problem solver.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information in a tactful and professional manner.